See also: Acceptable Use Policy

The Governing Board recognizes that technology provides ways to access the most current and extensive sources of information. Technology also enables students to practice skills and to develop reasoning and problem-solving abilities. In addition, electronic resources foster workplace skills that may be transferable to new technologies. Every effort shall be made to provide equal access to technology throughout the district's schools and classes.

(cf. 0440 - District Technology Plan)
(cf. 6163.1 - Libraries)

On-Line Services Available Through the District

To discourage access to adult content on on-line electronic services and preclude other misuses of the system, the superintendent or designee shall ensure that students receive training in user obligations and responsibilities.

Before using on-line services, the student and parent/guardian shall sign the district's user contract indicating that the student understands and agrees to abide by specified user obligations and responsibilities.

Staff shall supervise students while using on-line services and may ask teacher assistants and student aides to assist in this supervision. Filtering software shall be installed on each computer that has access to on-line services.

The superintendent or designee shall establish administrative regulations governing use of the district's on-line services. He/she shall ensure that users have no expectation of privacy and understand that district staff may monitor or examine all system activities to ensure proper use of the system. Students who fail to abide by these regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action, revocation of the user account, and legal action as appropriate.

(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
(cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure)
(cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 51006 Computer education and resources
51007 Programs to strengthen technological skills
60011 Instructional materials definition
60013 Supplementary instructional materials
60017.1 Technology-based materials
60044 Prohibited instructional materials
PENAL CODE
632 Eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6801-7005 Technology for Education Act of 1994

CDE PUBLICATIONS
K-12 Network Technology Planning Guide: Building the Future, 1994
CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES
1223.94 Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources

The principal or designee shall oversee the maintenance of each school's technological resources and may establish guidelines and limits on their use. He/she shall ensure that all students using these resources receive training in their proper use as well as copies of related district policies and regulations.

On-Line Services Available Through the District: User Obligations and Responsibilities

Students are authorized to use the district's on-line services computer equipment in accordance with user obligations and responsibilities specified below.